Director of Nursing (DON)

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) | Sparks/Reno, NV

*Relocation Assistance Available*

Lead clinical excellence for the men and women who served our country.

The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH), operated by Health Dimensions Group under contract with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations at our modern skilled nursing and long-term care community in Sparks, NV.

This is an opportunity to join a respected organization serving veterans and their families while leading and developing a dedicated nursing team in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join NNSVH?

• Mission-driven work serving veterans and their families

• Beautiful, modern skilled nursing community

• Backed by Health Dimensions Group, a national leader in senior living and post-acute care

• Collaborative leadership environment with operational and clinical support

• Northern Nevada lifestyle with close access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing will oversee all nursing and clinical services within the facility, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strong staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all nursing and clinical services within the facility

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Lead staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and staff development initiatives

• Monitor clinical outcomes and drive quality improvement initiatives

• Lead QAPI programs, audits, plans of correction, and survey readiness efforts

• Partner with leadership, physicians, pharmacy consultants, and regulatory agencies

• Foster a culture centered on dignity, teamwork, safety, and resident-centered care

• Support infection control and clinical best practices across the organization

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (Nevada license or ability to obtain required)

• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care settings

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required

• Strong knowledge of state and federal survey processes and long-term care regulations

• Experience leading teams, managing staffing, and driving clinical compliance

• CPR certification required

• Experience with PointClickCare preferred

• Ability to participate in leadership on-call rotation, including evenings/weekends as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $104,000 - $151,800 annually DOE

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Annual Bonus Eligibility

• Relocation Assistance Available

About Health Dimensions Group

Health Dimensions Group is a national leader in senior living and post-acute care, providing operational, clinical, and consulting expertise to communities across the country.

Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.